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How to get fromBothell to South Lake Tahoeby plane, bus, train, car or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Bothell to South Lake Tahoe by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSEA - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus
    7h 13m
    $103–412

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Drive from Colfax Amtrak Station to South Lake Tahoecar
    26h 39m
    $162–333

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Vallejo Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Walnut Creek Park & Ride to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus
    28h 12m
    $231–352

  4. Drive 772.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bothell to South Lake Tahoecar772.1 mi
    14h 29m
    $141–204

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeSEA - OAK
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco - 16th St to Heavenly Valley Ski Lodgebus
    10h 10m
    $206–525

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bothell, WA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Beardslee Blvd & 104th Ave NE to South Lake Tahoe via 15th Ave NE & NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle, Sacramento Bus Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Walnut Creek BART, S Main St and Rudgear Rd, Walnut Creek Park & Ride, and Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge in around 28h 12m.

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